12.10 - Limitations of DAD Curves
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Practice Questions
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What is the stationarity assumption?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to climate patterns over time.
Why is data scarcity a limitation of DAD curves?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of not having enough rain gauges.
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What does the stationarity assumption imply?
💡 Hint: Focus on the idea of consistency over time.
True or False: Data scarcity only affects rural areas.
💡 Hint: Think about where rain gauges are usually located.
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Consider an area that has exhibited changing rainfall patterns due to climate change. What steps would you take to update the existing DAD curve to improve its reliability?
💡 Hint: Think about data collection and analysis methods.
Evaluate a scenario where a DAD curve designed for a downtown area is applied to a rural setting without modification. Discuss the potential impacts and inaccuracies that could arise.
💡 Hint: Consider the geographical and climatic differences affecting rainfall patterns.
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